Maize (corn) — Production in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Maize (corn) — Production was 89,000 t in 2024. ▲ Rising
Maize (corn) — Production in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, maize (corn) — production in Republic of Korea stood at 89,000 t.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Republic of Korea peaked at 154,071 t in 1980 and was at its lowest, 16,162 t, in 1961.
That places Republic of Korea 135th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Maize (corn) — Production in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,162 t | — |
| 1962 | 17,537 t | +8.5% |
| 1963 | 20,438 t | +16.5% |
| 1964 | 34,712 t | +69.8% |
| 1965 | 39,940 t | +15.1% |
| 1966 | 40,000 t | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 34,000 t | -15.0% |
| 1968 | 60,000 t | +76.5% |
| 1969 | 62,581 t | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 63,000 t | +0.7% |
| 1971 | 64,140 t | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 64,000 t | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 54,000 t | -15.6% |
| 1974 | 61,000 t | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 54,186 t | -11.2% |
| 1976 | 69,627 t | +28.5% |
| 1977 | 82,705 t | +18.8% |
| 1978 | 100,187 t | +21.1% |
| 1979 | 149,000 t | +48.7% |
| 1980 | 154,071 t | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 145,342 t | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 117,048 t | -19.5% |
| 1983 | 100,637 t | -14.0% |
| 1984 | 133,400 t | +32.6% |
| 1985 | 131,770 t | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 113,270 t | -14.0% |
| 1987 | 127,390 t | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 105,859 t | -16.9% |
| 1989 | 120,627 t | +14.0% |
| 1990 | 119,868 t | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 74,606 t | -37.8% |
| 1992 | 92,203 t | +23.6% |
| 1993 | 82,107 t | -10.9% |
| 1994 | 88,578 t | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 74,465 t | -15.9% |
| 1996 | 72,168 t | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 86,763 t | +20.2% |
| 1998 | 80,203 t | -7.6% |
| 1999 | 79,333 t | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 64,205 t | -19.1% |
| 2001 | 57,218 t | -10.9% |
| 2002 | 73,223 t | +28.0% |
| 2003 | 70,242 t | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 77,616 t | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 73,470 t | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 64,623 t | -12.0% |
| 2007 | 83,513 t | +29.2% |
| 2008 | 92,830 t | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 76,975 t | -17.1% |
| 2010 | 74,339 t | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 73,612 t | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 83,210 t | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 80,465 t | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 82,008 t | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 78,243 t | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 73,681 t | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 72,587 t | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 78,012 t | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 76,336 t | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 91,766 t | +20.2% |
| 2021 | 95,141 t | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 91,211 t | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 91,000 t | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 89,000 t | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36,152 t | 16,162 t | 62,581 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 76,184 t | 54,000 t | 149,000 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 124,941 t | 100,637 t | 154,071 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 85,029 t | 72,168 t | 119,868 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 73,392 t | 57,218 t | 92,830 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 77,249 t | 72,587 t | 83,210 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 91,624 t | 89,000 t | 95,141 t | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — production in Republic of Korea?
- Maize (corn) — production in Republic of Korea was 89,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 154,071 t in 1980.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,162 t in 1961.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Republic of Korea ranks 135th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.